Digital Solutions to Reduce Maternal Morbidity and Mortality in Pregnant Refugee Women
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
75 participants
Sep 12, 2024
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this observational study is to use digital health tracking to improve how high blood pressure and other health issues are detected in pregnant refugee women. The main questions this study aims to answer are are: * Can a digital monitoring system that checks for high blood pressure in these women be tested and refined, using clinical training and validation? * Can this digital monitoring system accurately track any related pregnancy health issues and be used to refer participants to care providers? * Can this system be used to accurately identify risks associated with the contraction of pregnancy-related conditions, such as preeclampsia and high blood pressure? Participants will: * Complete baseline and follow-up in-person appointments; * Complete surveys at these appointment that track their health, stress levels, and comorbidities/risks associated with pregnancy; * Be given a smartwatch fitness tracker and electronic blood pressure cuffs for at-home measurements.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Pregnant
- Refugee, asylum seeking, or asylee as designated by the U.S. Government
- Greater than or equal to 18 years of age
- Has a personal smartphone
Exclusion Criteria3
- Unable to provide informed consent
- Determined by the PI to be in an extremely vulnerable position and therefore not suited for research participation
- Planned move from the New York City (NYC) area within the next 24 months
Interventions
At-home blood pressure (BP) measurements will be weekly via a blood pressure cuff (e.g., Nokia-Withings BPM (Beats per Minute) Connect), with measurements being manually entered into the study specific smartphone app.
Passive continuous collection of digital data (e.g., daily heart rate trends, activity levels, sleep measurements) for exploratory outcomes will occur via Apple Watches and Fitbit Versa 3s, which are synced to a smartphone application.
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NCT06647511